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Transportation Security Specialist - Canine Handler - No Experience Required

Orange Cove, CA 93646 $24–$39/hr Added Jun 14, 2026
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Transportation Security Specialist - Canine Handler

Join our expanding operations in Orange Cove as a Transportation Security Specialist - Canine Handler! We are looking for dedicated individuals to help coordinate security workflows and ensure that every traveler reaches their destination safely. You will manage security checkpoints efficiently and maintain professional federal service standards.

Your daily duties will include operating advanced screening equipment, such as X-ray machines and scanning technology, to identify dangerous objects. You will make real-time decisions in a fast-paced environment, contributing directly to the safety of the CA transit network.

Physical stamina and an observant nature are key to this position. You must successfully complete a federal background check, medical evaluation, and drug screening. This role is highly versatile, requiring both technical proficiency for equipment operation and excellent customer service skills.

Joining the team comes with excellent federal benefits, including paid annual and sick leave, health coverage options (medical, dental, vision), and a federal retirement plan with Thrift Savings Plan matching. Apply today to secure your future with clear promotion paths!

This informational page outlines the career path and benefits associated with the Transportation Security Specialist role in the CA market.

Key Responsibilities

Unloading and sorting incoming package shipments from trucks at the Orange Cove facility
Categorizing bulk packages and mail trays by destination codes for the 93646 area
Using moving equipment and processing tools within the CA distribution center
Staging organized postal containers by class to prevent processing delays
Maintaining a tidy, hazard-free warehouse workspace for the Orange Cove processing team

Requirements & Qualifications

Physical capability to lift and stack cargo weighing up to 50 lbs
Must be at least 18 years old
US Citizenship or permanent residency status
Flexibility to work shift schedules, including evenings and weekends in CA
Ability to clear the standard pre-employment background and screening checks

Preferred Skills

Experience in logistics, support, or administration
Familiarity with shipping, distribution, or coordination
Experience maintaining records and internal reporting
Passion for public trust and service excellence

Estimated Pay & Benefit Packages

Standard transportation security positions in CA feature high-value benefits:

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$24.00 — $39.00 / hr
Estimated Hourly Pay Range

💼 Employment Benefits

Career Development & Training
Learning environment that supports success
65K Annually
Avg. TSA Officer income w/ benefits
Healthcare & Retirement Plan
Career employees receive federal benefits
Job Security
Join the American Federation of Government Employees Union

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